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AKA · 01-21-2004, 01:57 PM

I don't want to disclose the reasons, but it was my decision. I will say that I'm both relieved to no longer be working for an evil empire, but obviously mortified for my immediate (and long-term) future. I have already filed for unemployment benefits online and am now working on my resume.

I defintely want to finish college. I should never have dropped out of college when I did. That was one of the stupidest things I've ever done.

It's weird, though. The stress of not having a job is, at least for the time being, easier than dealing with the red-hot stress level that the job gave me. I have had so many emotional and physical problems during my tenure there that I can't help but smile today to be done with that place.

But the question that's running through my head at this time is what now?

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 01-21-2004, 02:07 PM

Wow, that sucks. Glad you feel better though! I, too, am so confused about my future.. I have no idea what to do. Is there something you want to do? I hope you start college up again soon and wish you the best of luck with it! Good luck with your resume too!

Janice · 01-21-2004, 03:42 PM

Leaving a job is traumatic, and it's understandable why you're upset. This may, however, be a blessing in disguise. I stayed at a job I hated too long, and felt so free when I finally walked away.

Since dropping out of college is a big regret for you, go back, even if you can only afford part-time.

I think there's a career in computers for you....possibly web design where you can incorporate your vivid imagination, graphic skills, humor and writing and make some good dough in the process.

You'll be fine. I really think this is the push you need to pursue and explore other options that will bring you happiness and contentment.

I'm rooting for you!

SBTB Geek · 01-21-2004, 03:50 PM

Good luck, I wish you the best.

Liza · 01-21-2004, 05:03 PM

Good luck, AKA! I'm sorry you don't have a job - but it sure sounds like you made the right decision. I'd definately recommend going back to school - there are so few jobs out there right now that it's good to at least have something to work towards (and you'll never regret it!) Good luck

robyrob · 01-21-2004, 07:42 PM

Good Luck AKA, it sounds like you did the right thing, just hang in there

Short Circus · 01-21-2004, 08:16 PM

Good for you! I know it must feel unsettling right now but something else will come along and you'll know you did the right thing for yourself. Best of luck to ya

dawsongirl · 01-21-2004, 10:17 PM

I wish I could quit my job. It's fine, but my boss is just nuts. She only trusts me to dust, but then gets upset when I don't get something done.

Good Luck!! No reason to stay somewhere that makes you so angry you hate waking up in the morning. Life is to short to waste it on a crappy job and jerky people.

sinatrastar · 01-22-2004, 11:21 AM

Best of luck, do you at least have a read on a potential job opening? Can you get unemployment for resigning/quitting in your state?

01-21-2004, 01:57 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I just resigned from my job. I don't want to disclose the reasons, but it was my decision. I will say that I'm both relieved to no longer be working for an evil empire, but obviously mortified for my immediate (and long-term) future. I have already filed for unemployment benefits online and am now working on my resume. I defintely want to finish college. I should never have dropped out of college when I did. That was one of the stupidest things I've ever done. It's weird, though. The stress of not having a job is, at least for the time being, easier than dealing with the red-hot stress level that the job gave me. I have had so many emotional and physical problems during my tenure there that I can't help but smile today to be done with that place. But the question that's running through my head at this time is what now?

01-21-2004, 02:07 PM	#2
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	Wow, that sucks. Glad you feel better though! I, too, am so confused about my future.. I have no idea what to do. Is there something you want to do? I hope you start college up again soon and wish you the best of luck with it! Good luck with your resume too!
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01-21-2004, 07:42 PM	#6
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	Good Luck AKA, it sounds like you did the right thing, just hang in there
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01-21-2004, 03:42 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Leaving a job is traumatic, and it's understandable why you're upset. This may, however, be a blessing in disguise. I stayed at a job I hated too long, and felt so free when I finally walked away. Since dropping out of college is a big regret for you, go back, even if you can only afford part-time. I think there's a career in computers for you....possibly web design where you can incorporate your vivid imagination, graphic skills, humor and writing and make some good dough in the process. You'll be fine. I really think this is the push you need to pursue and explore other options that will bring you happiness and contentment. I'm rooting for you!

01-21-2004, 03:50 PM	#4
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Good luck, I wish you the best.

01-21-2004, 05:03 PM	#5
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Good luck, AKA! I'm sorry you don't have a job - but it sure sounds like you made the right decision. I'd definately recommend going back to school - there are so few jobs out there right now that it's good to at least have something to work towards (and you'll never regret it!) Good luck

01-21-2004, 08:16 PM	#7
Short Circus Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Posts: 141	Good for you! I know it must feel unsettling right now but something else will come along and you'll know you did the right thing for yourself. Best of luck to ya

01-21-2004, 10:17 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I wish I could quit my job. It's fine, but my boss is just nuts. She only trusts me to dust, but then gets upset when I don't get something done. Good Luck!! No reason to stay somewhere that makes you so angry you hate waking up in the morning. Life is to short to waste it on a crappy job and jerky people.

01-22-2004, 11:21 AM	#9
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	Best of luck, do you at least have a read on a potential job opening? Can you get unemployment for resigning/quitting in your state?